Food Safety

Come make your difference in communities across Canada, where authenticity, trust and making connections is valued – as we shape the future of Canadian retail, together. Our unique position as one of the country's largest employers, coupled with our commitment to positively impact the lives of all Canadians, provides our colleagues a range of opportunities and experiences to help Canadians Live Life Well.

At Loblaw Companies Limited, we succeed through collaboration and commitment and set a high bar for ourselves and those around us. Whether you are just starting your career, re-entering the workforce, or looking for a new job, this is where you belong.

Summer 2026 Work Term
Term Length: 4 months

Term Start: May 4, 2026

Term End: August 21, 2026

The pay range for the co-op student role will reflect factors such as the candidate's experience, academic level, and the specific skillset required for the role.

Loblaw has adopted the following hybrid working model (a combination of working between the office and remotely). Colleagues can work remotely up to 1 day a week, while spending the other 4 days in the office (to be determined by each business unit).

About Loblaw:
Loblaw Companies Limited is Canada's food and pharmacy leader, with a network of over 2,400 stores nationwide. We are committed to helping Canadians Live Life Well by providing access to quality food, essential products, and health services. As a company dedicated to innovation and excellence, particularly in our extensive Private Label Offerings, we prioritize the highest standards for food safety and quality, ensuring trust and confidence for millions of customers every day.

Why Join Us:
Embark on a rewarding summer experience at Loblaw. This role offers an unparalleled opportunity to gain direct experience in critical food safety and While Label operations, directly impacting the quality and trust of Canadians. You'll develop valuable professional skills, work on impactful projects, and collaborate with industry experts in a dynamic and supportive team environment, laying a strong foundation for your future career.

Role mandate:
As a Food Safety & White label Summer Student, you will contribute to vital projects focused on modernizing our food safety program across retail and supply chain, as well as supporting our White Label brands. This unique opportunity to practical experience and deep insight into critical food safety operations within the dynamic grocery industry.

Key Activities and learning opportunities:
Working across the Retail Food Safety, Supply Chain Food Safety and White Label teams you will:

• Modernize Digital Food Safety Documents: Review and update our current on-line Food Safety documents (e.g., Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's), Sanitation Procedures SSOP's)) to enhance clarity, user-friendliness, and accessibility. This includes adapting content for optimal viewing on mobile devices (phones and tablets) and integrating QR codes to link to supplementary video resources where applicable.
• Retail White Label Recipe Cards: Assess Retail Recipe Cards withing our White Label program, verifying the accuracy of shelf-life information and food safety guidance, and identifying areas that require updating to align with current company standards.
• Support Ad-Hoc Projects: Provide support on other Food Safety and White Label initiatives as needed, offering exposure to a broader range of projects.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Academic Background: Currently pursuing a degree in Food Science or related field.
• Technical Proficiency: Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft office Suite, familiarity with Adobe applications (e.g., Acrobat).
• Language Skills: Fluency in French (an asset).
• Organizational Acumen: Strong attention to detail and a keen interest in project coordination and process improvement.

Our commitment to Sustainability and Social Impact is an essential part of the way we do business, and we focus our attention on areas where we can have the greatest impact. Our approach to sustainability and social impact is based on three pillars – Environment, Sourcing and Community – and we are constantly looking for ways to demonstrate leadership in these important areas. Our CORE Values – Care, Ownership, Respect and Excellence – guide all our decision-making and come to life through our Blue Culture. We offer our colleagues progressive careers, comprehensive training, flexibility, and other competitive benefits – these are some of the many reasons why we are one of Canada's Top Employers, Canada's Best Diversity Employers, Canada's Greenest Employers & Canada's Top Employers for Young People.

If you are unsure whether your experience matches every requirement above, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are looking for varied perspectives which include diverse experiences that we can add to our team.

We have a long-standing focus on diversity, equity and inclusion because we know it will make our company a better place to work and shop. We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.

Please Note
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Candidates who are 18 years or older are required to complete a criminal background check. Details will be provided through the application process.

Hiring Range / Échelle salariale à l'embauche :

$35, $65,000.00 / 35.100,00$ ,00$ (per year / par an)

A candidate's experience and knowledge as well as the geographical region in which the position is located may be factored into the pay a candidate receives for this position. This posting is for a newly created position. The Company uses artificial intelligence for the purpose of screening, assessing and/or selecting applicants for this position. / L'expérience et les connaissances d'un candidat ainsi que la région géographique dans laquelle le poste est situé peuvent être prises en compte dans la rémunération qu'un candidat reçoit pour ce poste. Cette offre d'emploi concerne un poste nouvellement créé. L'entreprise utilise l'intelligence artificielle dans le but de filtrer, d'évaluer et/ou de sélectionner les candidats à ce poste.